Why The 2019 Toronto Raptors Defense Was One of THE BEST! (Giannis Wall & Curry Box And One)
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- "Why The 2019 Toronto Raptors Defense Was One of THE BEST! (Giannis Wall & Curry Box And One)"
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The 2019 Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship two years ago, and their incredible defense was a huge reason why. In this video I breakdown what made their defense so great with personnel and scheming by the coaching staff. Nick Nurse brought out the 1-2-2 zone against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, which later become known as the Giannis wall, or the great wall of Toronto. Then in the 2019 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors the Raptors used the box and one against Steph Curry during the absence of Klay Thompson. And when Thompson was back, a matchup-zone. The Raptors got very creative on defense, and their 8 man rotation (Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, and Danny Green) executed these game plans to perfection. Enjoy the breakdown!
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It’s nice to see someone appreciate the raptors great defense from that year instead of calling out how they were “lucky”
I always say “you can’t get lucky winning 4 seven game series’s.” The Raptors earned it!
@@randomname5580 a lot of players could not practice and some got covid and because of that siakam was very rusty
@@hy890 I think we could've repeated if we beat the celtics in the bubble
@@WillSoTrill facts bro
that’s exactly why I tell people I’m not a Raptors fan, because when I say they are my favourite team, which they are my favourite team, but they always say “remember the 2019 playoffs when the Raptors got lucky?”
To think that they played the playoffs without OG Anunoby, another incredible defensive asset
Yeah I don't think people realize how big OG's defensive impact is. He's basically another Kawhi on that front. Yall don't realize that if we had OG for the playoffs, a lot of the 2019 series would look a lot different, including the Warriors. Even if you include the hypothetical of having a healthy KD present for the Finals, I'd still bet on the 2019 Raptors with OG. We would turn into the fucking 03 Pistons and beyond with that man on the team, and keep in mind that we were already the 2nd best playoffs defense ever without him.
OG is a defensive beast! Warriors, Bucks, 76ers would have PTSD every time they see the Raptors logo if they had to face this defense with Anunoby.
2019 Nick Nurse had some legit Meme moments...
Haha his reaction faces were so funny
Yeah I agree. They had the personnel and a coach thats was wiling to adjust. Especially that box and 1. Like when have you seen someone buss out a Box and 1 in a NBA game
Definitely the first time I’ve seen it in the NBA. But damn Steph’s teammates failed him 😂
2019 Raptors defense was legendary. If you look at their acquisition this off season they're looking for long versatile switch everything defenders to get back to this level, 20-21 defense fell off a cliff because they didn't have the personnel to execute.
Moving to another city and covid
They had the personnel. I thought it was extremely impressive they were top 4 as a team that only played road games. Then covid hit, that's what did them in. Not saying that they were contenders had they stayed heathy, cause again entirely road games and would've been in the playoffs.
Thanks for making this video. So tired of hearing how Kawhi carried the Raptors like he played by himself. It was a total team effort to win the chip.
The media discredited that team a lot and it’s unfortunate. They were amazing. Kawhi had an incredible offensive run, but he had many other guys play huge roles on a nightly basis. You can’t win with one guy!
@@WillSoTrill 💯. That team was amazing! The media also got on the Raptors for winning when the Warriors had KD and Klay go down. But it's forgotten that the Raptors didn't have OG Anunoby during their play off run. Who was their second best defender and that the Raptors were 2-0 against the Warriors during the regular season.
Exactly! OG would’ve made this defense even more insane in the playoffs
Kawhi was the missing piece, but Masai built a two-time conference finalist without him.
Like DeRozan said, “if we had LeBron, we would’ve won too”
Kawhi carried that team. He played first two series by himself. Without kawhi there is no chance toronto wins the finals
Cool video . As a Raptors fan , this makes me feel sad that this awesome team didn't get the chance to defend their title . Kawhi is so stupid for leaving. He had everything he needed in Toronto ...
he left because he did not believe in the team , he thought they needed another offensive star guy, because I guess people telling him healthy warriors would sweep his team went to his head, so he thought they needed more star guys and tried to get pg13
He definitely had everything except that go-to second option co-star. And I guess that’s what he was seeking since he reached out to both Jimmy & PG looking to team up. Also I think going home to LA could have been a factor for him. But this team for sure could’ve repeated
False. He left because he wanted to go back home. He mentioned the fact that when he would come back home during the summer before playing for the clippers, they he was sad that he could not see his nieces grow up. And seeing their progress
TBf, he did mention that aswell
I'm glad to see others sharing that conclusion. I've been watching the NBA for literally decades now and the Raptors defence in the playoffs was a thing of beauty. The last team that I can think of who played that well defensively was the 2003-2004 Pistons.
I agree with 04 pistons!
Why the 2019 raptors is one of my favorite teams ever. You don't see teams like this every single year.. It was incredible..
Facts man, literally every single player they put on the court could defend, only 2 way players on that squad
Memories 🥲
Thank you! People don't understand that the wall built to stop Giannis only works with the right personnel. Teams this postseason didn't have the defensive talent to execute it like Toronto in 2019 and Miami last year.
That starting lineup only played 47 minutes together befor the playoffs , that’s incredible and that’s why you saw them get better each game and reached there peak against the bucks and warriors
That makes sense for sure, gained chemistry the more they played!
Nick Nurse is pure genius
For sure!
Wow, really solid analysis!! Good job. This channel should blow up, very knowledgeable content
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Great video and tactical breakdown. 2 way players are the best. All the top teams should stack up on them. The best teams have a 2 way superstar dpoy contender, think of Wilt/Russell/Kareem/MJ/Kobe/Lebron before his 30s etc. Raptors were the same with Kawhi but everybody was like that, such great coaching from nurse as well. Teams like this one are rare, we may be seeing another one in the 2024 T'wolves.
This channel has to blow up the analysis is so good
Thank you! Hopefully it does haha
Nick nurse is the master of the wall
Love your videos they are enjoyable and informative
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Who does not like the best scorers in the game being lockdown beautifully?
Casual Basketball fans who just wanna see high scoring games
@@ak_buckets7962 Yeah. When you see the defensive highlights from defensive players like Marcus Smart, it is another type of art of basketball.
@@jackyparkchan7762 While I find Smart to be petty and make some bad plays I will admit he has some great highlights. Then you have another player like OG Anunoby or Kawhi Leonard whose defenses are like a new art form
Thought this too about the 19' Raptors, great to see an in depth analysis about it. Nice vid
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Great break down and showing Raptor love. I've subscribed.
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This video was amazing, you deserve more subs keep it up!
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bro great vid i just subbed your the best basketball video
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Excellent analysis. Why KLow7 is still getting paid at 36 & the Raptors will be champions again very soon.
we would’ve went back to back if kawhi stayed
Only team I saw the warriors struggle against they really had everything you needed to take away there strength which was a great shooting team
I know this is an odd request but can you do a defensive analysis of Kawhi slowing down Lebron in the Heat and Spurs series where Kawhi won Finals MVP?
That’s a great request! Since it’s the offseason revisiting old games is probably best, so I can put this idea down for sure. Not sure when I can get to it but I’m going to try too
Great video man!!
Thank you!
Since you give love to my raptors, I’m subscribing
Haha thanks man! I make content about all teams past and present so I hope you enjoy those as well!
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The fact Lowry's never made an all-defensive team is a crime.
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These teams need to take notes with that Giannis wall 🧱 raptors had him on lock
Certainly hard to pull off but if anyone can do it I think it’s Miami. Statistically Bam is the best 1 on 1 defense against Giannis, just get the rotations right
Ong they put the clamps on giannis and everything
You should make a video on how you think Westbrook would fit on the lakers
People say Raps had it easy hahahaha WE MADE IT LOOK EASY
True!
Shut Vucevic and Embiid down too. Greatest defensive team ever.
That raptors team was great but they wouldn’t beat the championship bucks team
@@asvpchapo23 They would.
@@NBAHive no they wouldn’t honestly, would be a close series but this bucks team was mentally prepared for anything
@@asvpchapo23 The Raptors had the better player, the better defense, the length to bother Giannis, and would've had another 2 years to gel and learn to play together. Raptors win in 6-7
@@NBAHive lol no, that bucks team was so close to being up 3-0 but they weren’t as good as closing out games as they are today, and this bucks team is way better than 2019 bucks..giannis is a lot better and so is K midd, plus having Jrue over Bledsoe plus adding PJ and Bobby was a big upgrade over 2019
Monty Williams could not have replicated the wall, he tried a scheme, but only nick nurse could done the with Phoenix...facts
Giannis has evolved too. He’s not missing the same passes he used to and he has a far deeper bag of counters. Even this iteration of the wall wouldn’t be nearly as effective
Is anyone going to acknowledge how effective their rotations and help defense was also
Raptors rotations were incredible! Amazing communication from all 5 players on the court at all times
Bruh Giannis’ Bucks would still lose to the 2019 Raptors bc even tho Khris and Jrue were great they still shot so badly and still got lucky that Suns played Giannis 1 on 1 a ton versus Ayton. Those Bledsoe bricks would come from Jrue and Khris and even though they would make them at a higher rate, idk if it would be enough if Giannis didn’t get his touches.
I think the 19 Raptors win in a 7 game series still
Knowing that Bucks are now dominating in the paint and midrange. The Bucks would have won, also their defense was better this season than the past, and Bud can make ajustement. Also Khris now is way better than his 2019 self and Jrue is a better playmaker (which was the real problem because a lot of ppl forget that Brogdon was just back from injuries and didn't has the chance to play fully healthy) allowing Giannis to play off the ball, in the post and he has a better midrange and playmaking.
At the end, Suns or Hawks tried to use the Wall but it worked especially when Giannis drive from the top of the key and shooter don't move. But now Giannis is barely doing that
@@paquinraino8180 disagree its that those teams couldn't use the aka "giannis wall" correctly and effectively, the raps had the right pieces and personnel to execute and it in a way were it works the best to force Giannis into few offensive options. Also, Giannis hasn't really changed his game since 2019 other than just a few 3pt shots here and there and being more dominant offensively. If you don't believe me you can check his stats, the only thing that's has really changed with the bucks team is that he has better help around him (jure holiday). Also, khris hasn't gotten better too he has been playing the same and has always been playing the same way since 2019 once again the stats prove that. The x factor that really changed the bucks was jure holiday and only him. If you would swap him with Bledsoe or brogdon the results of the finals would have been a lot different. Well to say all this that I def believe the 19 raps teams would def take the bucks we had the size and players to match up well.
With OG in the lineup no way Raptors would lose
@@Paul-km8ko oh if Raps had OG it’s easily a wrap but 2019 Raptors didn’t have OG so he wouldn’t be included.
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19 raptors are better than the bucks team today
Hate how people bring up klay Injury even if klay was healthy we still win in 7 🤣🤣😭
I agree. Durant would’ve been the only way they win the series
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Kawhi was the best defender and the others were all above average defenders/ help defenders
All really smart players as well, they were built to be lockdown
Raptors content = traffic
Haha true! My first 10K view video was about the Raptors last year. They’ve got a strong fan base. Probably top 3 with the Warriors & Lakers fan bases on TH-cam from what I’ve seen. They’re all huge
i wonder if 2019 raptors or this years bucks are a better defensive team. probably the best defensive teams since the 2004 pistons
I favor the 19’ Raptors because of coaching. A lot of times Bud made questionable moves with his defensive scheming, and failed to make adjustments a lot
@@WillSoTrill true. also kinda makes you think what if kawhi never left? we never know
If the Suns did this, they would have won the chip.
It’s very hard to replicate that. The 19 Raptors are just an all time defense from individuals standing out to team defense & communication with rotations
And Kawhi chose to leave this team... smh
Yeah I assume he thought he needed that big time co star to team up with in order to compete with AD x LeBron & Kyrie x KD? He reached out to Jimmy and PG about teaming up so that’s what I believe he was thinking. But he was certainly wrong to think that way if he did. No need for a big time co-star when you’ve got one of the greatest defenses ever.
Giannis wall doesn't work anymore
Yup
curry was the only guy they had to guard and he had a 50 bomb? giannis i agree with but curry a stretch
The box and one was used for a very short stretch in that game, and during that stretch they almost came back and won the game
just lucky coz KD was hurt full playoffs..Warriors could have easily cooked raptors if KD was healthy..
2 all time great scorers with probably the best offense as a team ever. It is what it is lol, I doubt any defense in history can truly ‘stop’ them
The 2019 Toronto raptors were a very good defensive team but they weren't an all-time, top 10 defense. They obviously had Kawhi and siakam who was a great perimeter defender that year but couldn't guard big powerful power forwards. apart from those two lowry has a good defender but old, same with danny green he really dropped of on defence that year, paul gasol more of the same he was a good defender but he had aged.
I can’t think of 10 better off top. 96 Bulls, 04 Pistons, Bad Boy Pistons, 03 Spurs, Bill Russell’s Celtics, who else?